Gustafson v. Gustafson

MILLER, Justice.

In this divorce case we hold that the trial court abused its discretion in not vacating a default order for child support and rehabilitative alimony, but that it did not err in its ultimate division of property or in its award of attorney fees.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The ultimate facts to this appeal are less complicated than the procedural history. As to the facts, suffice it to say that Ann and Gary Gustafson became acquainted in Huron, South Dakota, in 1978. At that time, Ann was working as a medical technologist and as a waitress. Gary was working at a local…